Bmw recall: Steering
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
What could happen
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X3 2020
- Bmw X4 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V738000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 16, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 9, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 27, 2019 to Sep 28, 2019
- Part
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Steering Aug 12, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw recall: Steering Dec 11, 2025
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 16, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.